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Pope Urges Trump: Dialogue Over Force on Venezuela

12/3/2025

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The Pope urged U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid military action against Nicolas Maduro and pursue dialogue and economic pressure.
Speaking at a news conference in Turkey, the Pope criticized the Trump administration's inconsistent messaging on Venezuela.
He expressed concern over Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace is “closed,” with Maduro's government condemning it as a colonial threat.
Trump has accused Nicolas Maduro of drug trafficking.

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The Pope urged U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid military action against Nicolas Maduro and pursue dialogue and economic pressure.
Speaking at a news conference in Turkey, the Pope criticized the Trump administration's inconsistent messaging on Venezuela.
He expressed concern over Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace is “closed,” with Maduro's government condemning it as a colonial threat.
Trump has accused Nicolas Maduro of drug trafficking.